It was a long time ago. Trannyweb was what this online... moreIt was a long time ago. Trannyweb was what this online community was originally called. We had to change the name because the word ‘tranny’ became increasingly toxic and we had to change our rickety old software because the developers would no longer support it.
I vaguely remember we had asked the existing members to come up with a new name and Gender Society won. I think a lot of our members at the time wanted us to distance our community from the other cattle market sites out there so we needed to sound more respectable.Trannyweb was a busy and vibrant community though (started in 1999) with lots of people online at any one time. The forums were the jewel in the crown as you can see from the huge number of threads and forum posts (which by the way, are still available today).
The transition to The Gender Society took place in 2011. Unfortunately, a lot of the long-time regulars who used to be permanently logged in, didn’t like the change... less
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Gender variant (trans or transgender) people are relatively rarely seen in GP surgeries. Many GPs say that they lack the knowledge to treat those experiencinggender variant conditions and, consequently, they are not confident to do so.The first part of this publication provides an overview of care for trans people that is particularly applicable to GPs. Hormone therapy is central to transgender primarycare, and issues such as assessment and diagnosis are also relevant to general practice. These topics are discussed in greater detail in Annexes C and D. Clinical care for gender variant people should be provided within a framework of good practice that emphasises patient autonomy, allows for the wide variety of needs among trans people and is flexible in its clinical responses to those needs. It should also take account... less
Christine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I... moreChristine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I have always enjoyed your articles, very informative and thought provoking.
I just wished you were in the states to give such accurate content, but then under this current administration and political conflict I think you might find it quite egregious,
There was a time in the states when we were moving in a very positive direction, sadly we have faltered and at best stagnated our trans direction.
Huggs Tammy
I think I joined about 2004-2005, Organised themed chat... moreI think I joined about 2004-2005, Organised themed chat parties, lot of fun, about 2007 I was made head of forums, made a lot of amusing and factual posts even some controversial ones, many taken out of context, but always attracted attention and responses if some were very negative. When Trannyweb became the Gender society I gathered a few people to become site moderators lovely helpful team, keeping the site clear of trolls, keeping the home page clear of sleaze and wiping out literally 1000's of spams. Shame that when I stepped back from heading up that team due to studying and work I was unable to devote as much attention as the site needed many of the site and forum mods just seemed to vanish, lose interest. I will always remember some advice Katie gave mewhen in the early days of being a mod, I was verbally abused, it upset me and I threatened to leave,Katie said if someone on your land line gives you grief, do you cut your phone off. Of course... less
Interesting topic...thnx for bringing it up!
I had joined a... moreInteresting topic...thnx for bringing it up!
I had joined a couple of "straight" dating sites where the only option for gender was the binary "M" or "F". I'd check "F" but in my profile mention that I was a special girl with a little something different down below. I left it at that as far as being a trans woman while creating an interesting profile designed to attract an inteligent, well rounded, but open minded person.
I was very surprised at the number of men who reached out to me that actually understood just who I was and stated that they were very interested in learning more about me and wished to meet up, a typical response in a binary world. In further communication, quite a few expressed that they were totally fine with dating a passable trans woman while some fit into that "admirer" or even "chaser" mode as described in the thread earlier. Throughout our communication, I make it clear that I'm not your typical girl but do not say I'm trans unless they bring it... less
Here is the link to download the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care manual, version 7 (the latest) in English.
Copy and paste this in... moreHere is the link to download the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care manual, version 7 (the latest) in English.
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here we can add all the relevant news items, that show ignorance, intolerance and bigotyr causing death and hardship throughout the world, a sorta record of just how things are in... morehere we can add all the relevant news items, that show ignorance, intolerance and bigotyr causing death and hardship throughout the world, a sorta record of just how things are in so called civilised countries. The story of Leelah and now another one Taylor Alesana. catalogue everyone.
1. Introduction The role of the androgen receptor in CNS masculinization or the absence of same in male feminisation The medial posterior region of the bed nucleus of the stria... more1. Introduction The role of the androgen receptor in CNS masculinization or the absence of same in male feminisation The medial posterior region of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BSTMP) and the locus coeruleus (LC) show opposite patterns of sexual dimorphism. The BSTMP in males is greater in volume and number of neurons than in females (male N female) while in the LC, the opposite is true (female N male). To investigate the possible role of the androgen receptor (AR) in the masculinization of these two structures, males with the testicular feminization mutation (Tfm) were compared to their control littermate males. No differences were seen in the number of neurons of the BSTMP between Tfm and their control littermate males, while in the LC, Tfm males have a greater number of neurons than their control littermate males. These results show that the AR is involved in the control of neuron number in the LC but not in the BSTMP. Results based on the LC suggest that when females have a larger... less
Most people have a clearly defined sex:For most, but not all people, their sex may be defined in terms of any one of the following three factors:... moreFurther
Most people have a clearly defined sex:For most, but not all people, their sex may be defined in terms of any one of the following three factors:
Their genetic or biological sex: Every cell in a person's body contains sex chromosomes that determine a person's genetic sex. In almost all cases, these are XX chromosomes for females, and XY for males.
Their gender identity: This involves their "internal sense of being either male or female."
Their physiological gender: The genitalia of the vast majority of newborns are clearly either male or female, and remain so throughout life. Their appearance determines the sex that they are assigned at birth.
The vast majority of people are cisgendered: they will mature with their biological sex, gender identity and physiological gender in harmony. For example, for a typical woman:
Each cell in a her body will contain 46 chromosomes including a pair of XX sex chromosomes -- commonly written 46,XX.
She will identify as a female. By the age of one, she... less
Definition & Synopsis of the Etiology
of Gender Variance
1. Severe gender variance in adults (sometimes still referred to as gender
dysphoria) describes an inconsistency between the physical phenotype
and the gender identity1, that is, the self identification as a
man or as a woman. When this is experienced in a very extreme
form, known as transsexualism2, individuals may need to adapt their
phenotype through hormones and surgery to make it congruent with
their gender identity. Individuals experiencing this condition are referred
to as trans people, that is, trans men (those who transition
from living as women to living as men) and trans women (those who
transition from living as men to living as women).
2. Transsexualism can be considered to be a neuro-developmental... less
Am not sure if this is an appropriate question for this forum. If it isn't please accept my apologies and delete it. After decades of suppressing my true self I eventually... moreAm not sure if this is an appropriate question for this forum. If it isn't please accept my apologies and delete it. After decades of suppressing my true self I eventually realised who I really am and then had a rather wild hedonistic spell for a few years. Then I settled down a bit more and knew I had to take things to their full conclusion and go for a referral. However before it was due I was admitted to hospital with PCP and then diagnosed as being HIV+. It came as a shock as I had been fairly quiet and played safe for a good few years but those heady few years caught up with me and I shouldn't have really been surprised given the number of risks I had taken back then. Anyhow I missed my referral appointment and have had a steady full year of recovery and achieving the main aim of becoming U = U (undetectable equals untransmittable). Now I can start the painstakingly slow process of trying to get another referral with the added issue of being HIV+. Now I intend to go through the initial... less
Laverne Cox attacked in L.A.It's sad that this is still happening anywhere in the world. As a child I was led to believe that the USA was the world's model for a free country,... moreLaverne Cox attacked in L.A.It's sad that this is still happening anywhere in the world. As a child I was led to believe that the USA was the world's model for a free country, where everyone was welcome. I'm quite old though so that was a long time ago; apartheid in The States had ended less than 20 years before I was born, black women were only given the right to vote in 1965, when I was two years old.Gay and trans rights are another matter entirely, but the prejudice towards all of the above seems to come largely from the same groups. During Obama's 8 years of presidency attitudes seemed to be improving, equal rights for trans were clearly moving forward.And then, declaring promises of solidarity with the LGBT movement, enter Trump. His promises are notoriously fickle. Suddenly there was talk of "bathroom bills", transgender people were banned from the military, proactive discrimination was on the rise, so called "patriots" were at once incensed and empowered. No rainbow projections... less
Oh! Well the forums are totally messed up, but feel the need to comment. My feelings about the new proposed rules about self identification as to being transgendered... moreOh! Well the forums are totally messed up, but feel the need to comment. My feelings about the new proposed rules about self identification as to being transgendered are wrong, people will be changing their gender on a daily basis, with some it will be to suit either their perverted needs or to take advantage of relevant criminal laws.Not only that, it will reflect badly on the genuine transgendered person, to change gender exacts a terrible toll on some, a commitment to do it right, health services, gender clinics, government departments with reference to documentation will be overwhelming.For every single adverse public exposure of a trans committed crime, we will all be judged in a negative way, it's bad now, but with the self identification process it will get a lot worse. less
Everyone who's not in lockdown in cities like Leicester or in the North or coming back from holiday abroad must wear a mask when going into shops and such. Some people are exempt... moreEveryone who's not in lockdown in cities like Leicester or in the North or coming back from holiday abroad must wear a mask when going into shops and such. Some people are exempt which includes visually impaired and blind people like myself. I would still wear a mask simply because I don't mind following the advice however...... I have discovered a problem for me. I have done it twice this week wearing a mask, baseball and sunglasses walking down and back home from the chemist and one of the Co-op shops in Newent which was alright, however the problem came when I was trying to look at the items I was looking at and expiry date for the milks and such with the mask on and my visual aid / monocular / small telescope which wasn't as easy thing to do. less
The forums postings have been reversed, The initial post was always at the top, page one, subsequent comments and replies followed in a scroll down way, now its... moreThe forums postings have been reversed, The initial post was always at the top, page one, subsequent comments and replies followed in a scroll down way, now its backwards so the answerscome before the questions. Makes no sense, some of the subjects might be 4-5 pages long, it's like reading a book backwards. eg the initial post being at the foot of page 5.
HiI'm saying that quietly and slightly anxiously, probably because I'm polite and English. These two attributes go hand-in-hand I find. Actually, I sense that I should... moreHiI'm saying that quietly and slightly anxiously, probably because I'm polite and English. These two attributes go hand-in-hand I find. Actually, I sense that I should perhaps be going,HI!?Because I get the sense that Gender Society has gone very quiet at present. Is that the case, or is it just me? Paranoia is another English personality trait, I suspect..Personally, Tranny-web and then subsequently Gender Society has served to be a critical, considerate and crucial component of me understanding who I am. Without this site, my eyes may be less open, my mind still confused but at least for understandable reasons, and my transsexual community perhaps dormant.Too many online friends and supporters here to mention, but if you know me then I think you know who I am referring to. Some of us who visit here may not have transitioned, grown-up and moved on. For those people this site (and let's be honest, there are others too) are essential, providing opportunities for contact and release from the... less
The Star Wars actor who played Lando Calrissian has announced he uses both male and female pronouns.... moreThe Star Wars actor who played Lando Calrissian has announced he uses both male and female pronouns. Awesome!
https://wokesloth.com/star-wars-billy-dee-williams-gender-fluid/alison-sullivan/?fbclid=IwAR0OK1fQ4xBe8wJKauxMqx65zA41ZALMg6gPuaBVmrf0qtaEFTKYsLDfStg
I would be so happy to know that you are alive and well.
I first came to TW in late 2005. I was in a bad way, with thoughts of ending my life. I had lived, off and on as female... moreI would be so happy to know that you are alive and well.
I first came to TW in late 2005. I was in a bad way, with thoughts of ending my life. I had lived, off and on as female for a number of years at the time I found TW. I was, also, on my 10th year of living with HIV. I was just beginning to come out and was seeing a therapist. Well, ladies, that did not go very well. My identity was not accepted well. I withdrew back to the person everyone knew. Since that time, I married a great woman. She is unaware of my other side. Honestly, I would rather she not know the half of me that has been me since birth. I have purged several times since I was a child. I guess, this time is the last. I do not relish living without the feeling of being a woman. I do not like being a man. I have always felt as if I am a female. I have been this way for 60 years. I know I will never be the pretty girl that men drooled at when I was myself when I was so much younger. But, life is not always the dream in our heads. I... less
